Concern for missing teen

Sophie Arnold

Police are growing increasingly concerned for a missing 17-year-old.

Rebecca Strang was last seen around 7.30 pm on December 4 leaving her home address on Nicholson Street, St Helens.

She ​has not been seen since and enquiries have been ongoing to locate her.

Rebecca is described as white, 5 foot 3 inches tall, of slim build, dark brown hair with extensions and a facial piercing around her mouth. She was last seen wearing jeans, a cream top, possibly tan coloured boots, plum coloured jacket with a fur hood, and carrying a pink handbag.

She is known to frequent the St Helens, Manchester City Centre and Warrington areas.

Police officers are making extensive efforts to find Rebecca and return her home safely and would urge Rebecca, anyone who knows her whereabouts, or who has seen a girl resembling Rebecca, to call 0151 777 6035.

Alternatively information can be left with the independent charity Missing People by calling 116 000 or by emailing 11600@missingpeople.org.uk